Cushion structure.



F. P. DARCY.

CUSHION STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23,1916.

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ATTORNEYS.

WITNESSES:

F. P.4DARCY.

CUSHION STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23. I916.

Patented Apr. 10, 1917.

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WITNESSES INVENTOR.

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CUSHIQN STRUCTURE.

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Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Apr. jig), 1911?.

Application filed June 23, 1916. Serial No. 105,354.

To all whom it may concern."

Be it known that I, FRANK P. DAncr, a citizen of the United States,residing at the city and county of Kalamazoo, State of ltfichigan, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Cushion Structures, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in cushion structures.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide in a spring cushion structure an improved ,means forsecuring the upholstery cushion t0 the spring structure of the cushion.

Second, to provide in a spring cushion structure an improved upholsterycushion.

Third, to provide an improved spring cushion structure in which thesprings may be mounted completely upon their supporting frame and theupholstering cushion formed independently and quickly assembled uponsuch spring structure.

Fourth, to provide an improved spring cushion structure which is veryeconomical the same time strong and durable.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, willdefinitely appear fi'oin the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification. The invention is clearlydefined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of thisspecification, in which:

Figure T is a front perspective view of a spring cushion embodying thefeatures of my invention.

' Fig. H is a detail section illustrating one step of a atisfactorymethod of manufacturing my improved cushion.

Fi H1 is a similar detail sectional view illustrating another step inthe manufacture of the cushion.

Fig. TV is a detail view on a line corresponding to line 44: of Fig. HT,showing details of the spring structure and the relation of the topupholstery frame thereto.

Fig. V is a perspective view of one of the upholstering frames.

.Tn the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar partsthroughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken lookingin the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the helically coiled springs l. are connectedat their tops and bottoms by the cross wires 2 and 3 to the top andbottom border frames i and 5, respectively, the spring structure beingassembled as a complete unit. The top and bottom border frames arepreferably formed of wire.

The upholstering cushion or covering comprises a top 6, backing 7, withsuitable filling 8 between. The top and backing are preferably connectedat suitable intervals by the tufting buttons, designated generally bythe numeral 9. The covering is also provided with a skirt portion 10adapted to embrace the spring structurewhen the upholstering cushion isarranged thereon. The upholstering cushion is connected to the springstructure by means of top and bottom upholstering frames 11 and 12,respectively. These frames are formed of sheet metal and arechannel-shaped in cross section to receive the tacking strips 13, theedges of the channel being folded over the tacking strips at 14 to clampthe tacking strips in place.

The top upholstering frame 11 is provided with downwardly directedtongues 15 adapted to engage the top frame 4: while the bottomupholstering frame 12 is provided with integral tongues 16 which areclamped around the bottom spring supporting frame 5 (see Fig. HI). Thetop upholstering frame 11, besides constituting a means for securing theupholstering cushion to the spring structure, also constitutes a meansfor securing the parts of the upholstering cushion together.

The edges of the top 6, backing 7, skirt 10, and the beading'strip 17are superimosed over the tacking strip 13-of the top upholstering frame11 and secured thereto by tacks 1 8 driven therethrough at suitableintervals, as indicated in Figs. Ill and III. The skirt portion ispreferably reversed over the top portion, as shown in Fig. Ill, when thetacks 18 are driven, so that when the skirt is adjusted to position toembrace the spring structure, as shown in Fig. III, the tacks 18 arecovered. The lower edge of the. skirt is secured to the lowerupholstering frame 12 by means of the tacks 19 in place. The followerplate 21 is then acv tuated to press down the filling and the tuftingbuttons 9 secured. The follower plate is recessed at 22 to receive theupholstering frame 11, springs 23 being provided for holding theupholstering frame in position. form in a reversed position, as shown inFig. II, and the edges of the backing, top, skirt and the beading stripsuperimposed over the tacking strip. and secured thereby by the tacks 18so that the parts are all. secured together Without the necessity forany stitching or sewing. This may be easily and quickly done and doesnot require a skilled Workman. The tacking may, if desired, be

done on a suitable support or anvil bar instead of in the form. Theupholstering cushion may be quickly and economically manufactured byeither method.

In assembling upon the spring structure the skirt is slipped over thespring structure and the tongue 15 of the top upholstering frame 11engaged over the top frame 4:, as indicated in Fig. III. The lower edgeof the skirt is secured to the bottom upholstering frame 12 by meansofthe tacks 19. The bottom upholstering frame may be first secured to thebottom frame 4L of the spring structure or to the skirt, as desired. The

springs are preferably slightly compressed so that they serve to holdtthe skirt taut and straight and this also serves to preventdisengagement of thetongues 15 from the top frame. 7

By providing the top upholstering framethe upholstering cushion isprovided with a smooth supporting edge or frame which prevents any wearthereon from the spring structure.

My improved cushion is very economical to produce and very strong anddurable. In

the event that the covering should become worn or dama ed a new coveringmay be readily applie or in the event of the springs becoming damaged anew spring structure may be readily substituted.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in a simple andpractical embodiment. I

I have not attempted to illustrate or describe certain modifications instructural details which I contemplate as I believe the disclosure madewill enable those skilledin The skirt is then slipped over the the artto which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same ascircumstances may require. I

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

l. The combination with the springs, of a support therefor comprisingtop and bot tom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames embracing saidtop and bottom support frames respectively, and provided with tackingstrips and with tongues engaging said support frames, the tongues of thetop upholstery frame being directed downwardly and removably engagedwith the top support frame, the tongues of the lower upholstery framebeing directed upwardly and folded over the bottom support frame, and anupholstery cushion comprising top and backing portions, with fillingbetween, and a skirt portion, arranged with their edges superimposedover the top upholstery frame and secured thereto by tacks driven intothe tacking strip thereof, the lower edge of the skirt being secured tothe bottom upholstery frame by tacks driven into the tacking stripthereof.

f 2. The combination with the sprin s, of a support therefor comprisingtop and ottom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames embracing saidtop and bottom support frames respectively and provided with tackingstrips and with tongues engaging said support frames, the tongues ofthetop upholstery frame being engaged with the top support frame, thetongues ofthe lower upholstery frame being engaged with the bottomsupport frame, and a covering comprising a top and skirt, arranged withtheir edges superimposed over the top upholstery frame and securedthereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof, the lower edgeof the skirt being secured to the bottom upholstery frame by tacksdriven into the tacking strip thereof.

3. The combination with the springs, of a support therefor comprisingtop and bottom frames, top and bottom upholstery frames connected tosaid top and bottom supportframes respectively and provided with tackingstrips, and a covering comprising a top and skirt, arranged with theiredges superimposed over the top upholstery frame and secured thereto bytacks driven into the tacking strip thereof, the lower edge of the skirtbeing secured to the bottom upholstery frame by tacks driven into thetacking strip thereof.

4. The combination with the sprin s, of a support therefor comprisingtop an bottom frames, an upholstery cushion compris-v ing a top portionand a skirt portion, and top and bottom upholstery frames disposedwithin said skirt portion and secured thereto and provided with tonguesengaging said top and bottom support frames,

support frame with the tongues of the top upholstery frame beingdirected downwardly and removably engaged with the top support frame,the tongues'of the lowerframe being engaged over the bottom the springsunder slight compression.

5. The combination with the springs, .of a top frame therefor, anupholstery frame channel-shaped in cross section embracing said springframe and provided with integral tongues adapted to removably engagesaid top frame and with atacking strip' and an upholsterycushion'comprising top and backing portions with filling between, and askirt. arranged with their edges superimposed over said upholstery frameand secured thereto by tacks driven into the tacking strip thereof. I

7. The combination with the springs, of a top frame therefor;i anupholstery cushion comprising top an backing portions with a fillingbetween and a skirt portion, an upholstery frame disposed within saidcushion and provided with a tacking strip,'the

edges of the top, backing andv skirt portions being superimposedoversaid tacking strip and tacked thereto whereby they are securedtogether, and means for securing said upholstery frame to said topframe.

1 8. The combination with thesprings, of a top frame therefor, anupholstery cushion comprising a 'top and skirt portions, and an uholstery frame disposed within said skirt portion and secured to saidcushion and provided with tongues removably engaged with said top frame.

9. The combination with the springs, of

a top frame therefor, an upholstery cushion comprising a top and skirtportions, and an upholstery frame disposed Withinsaid skirt portion andsecured tosaid cushion embracing and detachably engaged with said topframe. I

10. In a cushion, the combination of an upholstery frame, channel-shapedin cross section-and adapted to be secured to a spring support, atacking strip clamped in said upholstery frame channel, and anupholstery ,60 Y

cushioncomprising a top and skirt arranged with their edges superimposedover said tacking strip and tacked thereto.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presenceof two witnesses.

FRANK P. 'DARCY. [as Witnesses LUELLA G. Gnnnnmtn, 'cann'r ill-"GLASGOW.

